Ways to Save at the State Fair of Texas, plus WIN a Family 4-Pack of Tickets!!!

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****Welcome Good Morning Texas viewers…Scroll to the bottom and enter to WIN a Family 4-pack of General Admission tickets to the State Fair of Texas (a $72 value)!

Yee-haw! Β The State Fair of Texas opens this Friday!!! It’s a ton of fun, but it can also be a huge drain on your budget. And if you’re taking your entire crew, you can easily drop nearly $100 beforeΒ you even walk through the gates!

Watch and readΒ belowΒ forΒ some ways to help you save a little cash when you say “Howdy” to Big Tex!

 

Thrifty Thursdays is new for 2015, and fair food fanatics will love the deep discounts on signature menu items, like the classics, cotton candy and funnel cakes, and other popular items like Frito pie, tornado taters, Fletcher’s Bird Dog and many more.

Here’s just an example of the discounts you’ll see (keep in mind, coupons are $.50 each):

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Regularly: 26Β Coupons
Special Price: 10Β Coupons
Located atΒ N-18 stand

Fried Peanut Butter & Jelly
Regularly: 12 Coupons
Special Price: 4 Coupons
Located at FW-20 and N-12 stands

Bowl of Meatballs
Regularly: 16 Coupons
Special Price: 6 Coupons
Located atΒ TB-2 stand

Ice Cold Root Beer
Regularly: 6Β Coupons
Special Price: 2Β Coupons
Located at G-24 and M-34Β stands

Go HERE for a complete list of discounted items.

 

 

Sign up to become aΒ Big Tex Insider and you’ll receive ticket discounts, merchandiseΒ promotions, and a special message from the big guy on your birthday!

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There are over 10 completely FREE kid activities that you don’t want to miss. Β From the ever-popular Pee Wee Stampede, to theΒ KidsΒ Boardwalk, where new additions for 2015 includeΒ an interactive magic show and a comical cowboy puppet, joining a list of activities that range from face painting to Big Tex temporary tattoos, along with various arts and crafts that allow kiddos to show off their creative skills.

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Bring a Cooler! Β Yes, you shouldΒ splurge on a turkey leg and a few fried treats, but pack your own snacks to save a lot of money (and calories, too!). Β You’re allowed to bring in anyΒ type of food andΒ non-alcoholic beverages in plastic containers.

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Each day, the State Fair offers lots of FREEΒ shows, educational exhibits and activities for the whole family. Go hereΒ andΒ select the day you’re going, then plan your activities.Β New this year, “Lone Star Horse Spectacular”Β is aΒ this lively production where visitors get the chance to celebrate the rich history of our great state asΒ each of its six flags as they are paraded through the arena. Themed to traditional Texas music, the event features professional riders on horseback, performing in coordination with the historical narrative. The Fair invites you to join Texas native Barry Corbin as he narrates the show, telling the spectacular story of the great Lone Star State!

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Monday, Oct. 12th isΒ FAIR DAY for area students. All school-aged kids will receiveΒ FREE admission tickets from their schools. These are only valid for students. Β Sorry, grown-ups, you’ll have to buy your own ticket!

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The fairgroundsΒ are over 400 acres! Β Little legs will be zapped in no time, so don’t forget a stroller or wagon. Β Plus,Β you’ll have a place to store all yourΒ goodies. Wagons and strollers are available to rent for $10-$15, but there are limited quantities and you’reΒ encouraged to reserve one here.

Here are my boys over TEN years ago (sniff, sniff). There’s no way I would’ve ever taken on the massive fair withoutΒ a stroller!

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Be sure to check out the Food and Fiber building where you’ll find FREE samples ofΒ smoothies, pickles, ice cream, andΒ Davis Mountain Nut Company.

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Here’s the list ofΒ all deals and discounts available for admission tickets:

Dasani – Opening Day, Sept. 25th
Bring an unopened 20 oz. bottle of Dasani water (or any Coca-Cola product) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank and get a coupon for HALF PRICE admission ($9 for adults, $7 for kids) on opening day.

Dickies – With any $75 purchase at the Ft. Worth, TX retail location, customersΒ receive (2) FREE admission tickets. While supplies last, limited to one offer per transaction. The passes do not include parking, and customers receive the passes at the time of purchase. Offer not valid online.

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Kroger – Advanced General Admission / Season Passes
General Admission tickets are $16.50. A Season Pass is $34.95. They may be purchased at the check-out counter or at the service desk. The season pass includes a one-day companion ticket (good Monday-Friday).

DART GoPass – Any Day Discount
Buy discounted tickets to the State Fair of Texas right from your DART GoPass app. Adult tickets are $16 and child/senior tickets are $12.Β  You can also buy a DART pass to the Fair and save $15 on parking {gulp}! Both your DART pass and your Fair tickets will be right there on your phone and scanned at the gates. Go here for more info.

Plus, with the DART GoPass, you’ll have a special entrance and can by-pass the long line of people waiting to purchaseΒ their tickets and go through the gate!

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McDonald’s – Any Day Discount
McDonald’s is offeringΒ $5 off general admission tickets or HALF OFF a children’s tickets (with purchase of general admission) any day of the Fair. Look for the coupon on tray liner or bag stuffer.

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Can Food Drive – Any Wednesday
Bring 4 cans of food for donation to the North Texas Food Bank any Wednesday of the Fair and receive a coupon for a $4 admission ticket. Enjoy the Fair for just $4 and help stock the North Texas Food Bank.

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Senior Day  – Any Thursday
Senior Citizens 60 years and older get in to the State Fair FREE each Thursday.

Dr PepperΒ $5 – Any Tuesday
Bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $5.Β  Most rides (excluding the Thrillway and the Texas Star) are 6 coupons on Tuesday, too!

Dr Pepper $8 after 5 – Any day after 5 p.m.
Bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $8 after 5 p.m.

Coca-Cola – Coke $6 Thursday
Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $6 admission.

KISS-FM Fridays – Any Friday
Download and print the coupon from the KISS-FM websiteΒ to get $5 off admission..making it $13! Β Discount is off of general admission only – when purchased at a State Fair of Texas admission gate with coupon.

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And if all those discounts aren’t enough,Β here’s yourΒ chance toΒ WIN a State Fair of Texas Family 4-Pack of General Admission Tickets! Enter your name and email address below, thenΒ follow the instructions….

70 COMMENTS

  1. I loooooove Fletcher’s Corny Dogs of course! Not very original choice I realize, but just can’t do the Fair without doing Fletchers!

  2. Hello there, entering a contest here for the first time ! Hoping to win πŸ™‚ thank you! would love to try any and all FRied Food πŸ™‚

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